Mind
My mind jumps
like popcorn kernels
heating up
wanting to explode
capable of burning
if they jump too long.
So I turn off the heat
close my eyes
and tell the mind--
enough for today,
return to tranquility,
please,
my friend.
And, with time and patience,
it does.
My mind is kind and wise.
I thank it for its service,
and wrap it in the quiet embrace of my heart.
Matilda Simakaj
Wed 24th May 2023 07:25
Usually I refer to mind as SHE! 😅 She is like a mother who protects her children, and a mother wants her children to be safe.
I like that you call her friend and order her to return to tranquillity.
Treating her with kindness and giving thanks is a way of showing gratitude for the role that she plays in our life.
Thank you Helen!
I read somewhere: The mind can be our best servant if we know how to master her, and the worst enemy if we allow her to take charge of our life! 😄